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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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